Volunteer

Build the Next Generation of Engineers

Next Engineers relies on volunteers like you to bring engineering to life for our students. By having the opportunity to meet real professionals, ask questions, and work alongside you, students begin to see tangible career paths for themselves.

On this page, you'll find a variety of resources for becoming a Next Engineers volunteer and for excelling once you join the team.

To access our resources, please create an account using the Log In button in the upper right corner of your screen. Make sure to select "Volunteer" when you register. Once you're signed in, you will be able to access all of our resources via the Resources menu tab above. If you have any questions, please email NextEngineers@fhi360.org.

If you haven't yet, be sure to reach out to your location's Team Lead. Visit your team's page to find out who your contact is:

Every volunteer should take our 15-minute Volunteer Orientation eModule to learn more about Next Engineers and the volunteer opportunities available to you. Once you've completed that, check out the Volunteer Activation Kit for more information.

Next Engineers Volunteer Training Series

We are excited to kick off our 2024-2025 Volunteer Training Series. These optional virtual trainings are open to all Next Engineers volunteers across Next Engineers cities. Check out more information below for topics and details. Please join ready to engage with your global colleagues and learn something new!

Next Engineers Volunteer Training Series

November 21, 9 AM EST: Engaging with Youth: Communicating across Generations
February 5, 9 AM EST: Applying the Engineering Design Process to Next Engineers
April 30, 9 AM EDT: Building Social Capital through Next Engineers
June 25, 9 AM EDT: To be Chosen by volunteers!

Outlook invitations will be sent prior to each session. All trainings will take place over Teams.

Got questions? Contact Next Engineers at NextEngineers@fhi360.org.

More Resources

Once you've connected with your City Team and learned all about Next Engineers, you can check out all of our resources under the Resources menu tab. You must be signed in to access most of the resources. Here are a few of our favorites to get you started:

Reporting Form

Recording Your Hours

Record your volunteer hours for Engineering Discovery Expansion and Management Team using this form.

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Resource

Facilitator & Volunteer Newsletters

A quarterly publication to provide ongoing enrichment for Engineering Academy, Camp, and Discovery facilitators and volunteers.

Download the latest edition or read past editions.

eModule

Safeguarding Program Participants

Introduction to Safeguarding Program Participants serves as a resource to support adults working with youth. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to access the eModule.

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Tipsheet

Working with Youth

This tip sheet provides volunteers and facilitators with practical information to successfully implement hands-on, minds-on learning activities.

Reporting Form

Share Your Feedback

GE Aerospace and GE Vernova Employees should use this form to share their feedback on volunteering with Next Engineers.

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Learn how you can become a volunteer with Next Engineers

If you haven't yet, be sure to reach out to your location's Team Lead. Visit your team's page to find out who your contact is:

Every volunteer should take our 15-minute Volunteer Orientation eModule to learn more about Next Engineers and the volunteer opportunities available to you. Once you've completed that, check out the Volunteer Activation Kit for more information.

Once you've connected with your City Team and learned all about Next Engineers, you can check out all of our resources under the Resources menu tab. You must be signed in to access most of the resources. Here are a few of our favorites to get you started: